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Trump Threatens to Reduce U.S. Troops in Germany Amid Feud With Chancellor Merz Over Iran War

President escalates dispute with NATO ally, citing Germany's criticism of U.S.-Israel war against Iran and economic concerns over Strait of Hormuz closure

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  • President Trump threatened to reduce U.S. military presence in Germany amid an escalating feud with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the U.S.-Israel war against Iran.
  • Trump criticized Merz for saying the U.S. was being 'humiliated' by Iran and for urging resolution of the conflict that has closed the Strait of Hormuz, causing significant economic damage to Germany and Europe.

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President Trump threatened to reduce U.S. military presence in Germany amid an escalating feud with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the U.S.-Israel war against Iran. Trump criticized Merz for saying the U.S. was being 'humiliated' by Iran and for urging resolution of the conflict that has closed the Strait of Hormuz, causing significant economic damage to Germany and Europe.

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